We're so lucky this week to talk to Nikki Nuckols of DoodleDog Creative. We get deep into some fun, awesome topics focused around creativity, building a business, marketing, social media and so much more! She tells us how she has built her company, we talk about being involved in the event industry, and hear about life in Texas. This one was so much fun!

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Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com
Social • @theeventguysdetroit

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Nikki Nuckols is a brand and web design expert who marries innovation and creativity with digital-strategy. With a degree in Advertising and Marketing, Nikki started her career as an Advertising Firm Art Director, working with corporate giants such as Target and Best Buy, but soon realized her passion for small business growth and success. Now, more than a decade after starting her first business,  and with over 400 brand and website launches in her portfolio, Nikki leads her team as the Founder and Creative Director of the strategic digital agency, Doodle Dog Creative.  

Being selected as a brand and web designer by wedding and event businesses around the world has given Nikki the opportunity to master the aesthetics and needs of the industry demographic and focus on providing small businesses a perfected strategy for digital success. Nikki takes pride in creating smile-worthy concepts, that capture personality, and inspire brands.

When the away message is on, you can likely find this born-again Texan, with her husband, 2 little ones, and their giant dog, poolside, and loving life.

URL: www.doodledog.com
IG: @doodledoginsta

This week The Event Guys are so fortunate to have a conversation with Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, Co-Owner of Catering By Design out of Denver, Colorado. Ingrid is a true leader in the Event Industry and has influenced the careers and successes of so many #eventprofs. Too many nuggets to narrow it down to a few bullet points so just jump in and enjoy!

Check us out:
Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com
Social • @theeventguysdetroit

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About Ingrid:
Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, brings over 30 years of experience in the catering and events industry.  Ingrid and her Executive Chef husband, Cade Nagy, co-own and operate Catering by Design, a full-service event company specializing in executing highly customized event experiences, including design & décor.

Together Ingrid & Cade have grown their small start-up catering firm to a $10M dollar company, with over 300 employees.  As CEO of the company, she oversees day to day operations and administrative functions, including financial management.  Ingrid’s fiscal, strategic and management skills balance the creative genius of her husband and they are celebrating over 25 years together in business.

Ingrid is an active member of International Live Events Association (ILEA) representing the Denver Chapter.  She has served on the local board (including chapter President) as well as on the International Board of Governors and served as the International President in 2017-2018.

Ingrid holds a BS in Foods Merchandising from Valparaiso University.  She and Cade live in Greenwood Village with their two kids, Trae & Breck.  In her free time, she values yoga, fitness, gardening and wine!